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12 Bells in F - Perfect for small choirs and ensembles, this collection of eight grand old hymns has no bell changes, and can be easily rung without tables and in just about any location. Titles include, "This is My Father's World, Grace (medley), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, For the Beauty of the Earth, Bless That Wonderful Name, The Solid Rock, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Immortal Invisible God Only Wise."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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All Creatures of Our God and King - Five sections of differing tempo are scored in this arrangement of the joyful German hymn GEISTLICHE KIRCHENGESANG.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Roberts, Philip
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Octaves:
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3-6
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - DIADEM is the hymn tune upon which this arrangement is based, set in a festive 3/4 with techniques scattered throughout for special effect.
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Comp:
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Ellor, James
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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All Things Bright and Beautiful - This nice, full arrangement of the classic hymntune is perfect for church groups who need something without much rehearsal time or for beginning groups ready to add a few techniques to their ringing.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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All Through the Night - This setting of the traditional Welsh melody "AR HYD NOS" will give your ringers a good workout.
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Comp:
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Traditional Welsh Melody
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Arky Arky - The Lord said to Noah, "There's going to be a floody, floody," and sure enough there was! Arranger Tammy Waldrop has set each stanza of the Bible song "Arky, Arky" to reflect its text. There's even a rain storm!
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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At the Name of Jesus - Arranger Bill Ingram brings us this beautiful handbell translation of Cindy Berry's marvelous anthem.
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Comp:
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Berry, Cindy
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Bells Ringing Angels Singing - This exciting arrangement from Dan Edwards skillfully weaves together two great Christmas carols: "Ding Dong Merrily on High" and "Angels from the Realms of Glory."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Be Still My Soul - Finland's most celebrated composer, Jean Sibelius, wrote the original tune for this favorite hymn; and arranger Sandra Eithun has captured its musical essence in this arrangement.
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Comp:
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Sibelius, Jean
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Beyond - The composer's words describe this music - "One crisp, fall afternoon I was halted in my busy routine by softly-tinted leaves floating gracefully to the earth. The stillness of the moment touched the eternal inside of me and warmed my heart with peace."
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Brightly Sound the Chimes - The melody moves around from treble to bass, some shakes add excitement and a steady tempo proceeds throughout the three pages making this level 1 piece interesting, yet in the grasp of beginning ringers.
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Comp:
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Hollander, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Cadenzato - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers for the 2001 Capital Area Young Ringers Festival, this original work is by a seasoned children's writer and clinician, Tim Waugh. Marked "with fire, with a strong cadence", martellato and mallet techniques are scored to accomplish that purpose.
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Comp:
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Waugh, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Calypso Christmas, A - All over the world Christians delight in the celebration of Christmas through music. There are as many different carols in as many different musical styles as one could possibly want. Calypso Christmas is a fun flight of fancy, a taste of what a few familiar Christmas tunes might sound like in the Islands. So, take off your winter coat and prepare to head down Caribbean way for a mini-vacation!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Caravan to Bethlehem - The faith and obedience of the Wise Men to God's sign of the star is captured in this musical journey across the sands to Bethlehem. Along the way there's a stop at Herod's house, but very quickly you once again feel the sway of the camels. Sparkling mallet techniques and chimes find the travelers kneeling before the Christ child. With a four-measure "warning", they're off again toward home as the music fades into the distance. Optional percussion includes triangle, finger cymbals, and tambourine. "Caravan to Bethlehem" is fresh and different for Christmas!
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Carols A La Carte - James Smith arranged six, 3-4 octave carols that are free of bell changes and require only a stand for the music. Selections include: "O Come, Little Children; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful; Silent Night; Jingle Bells; and The First Noel."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Smith, J.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Carousel - A light, happy piece full of surprises! In addition to being delightful handbell music, the triangle, slide whistle, tambourine and kazoo add a demension of fun and enjoyment.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Celebramos - The title translated is "We Celebrate!" and the composer captures the mood of a celebration with a modal flavor!
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Comp:
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Lowther
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Children Go Where I Send Thee - Children, Go Where I Send Thee is a spiritual that's fun to sing! To make it equally interesting to ring, Hart Morris arranged each repetition of the verse to be different by varying the rhythm and techniques.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Chime Lullaby - Lynne Hollander's original compositions for chimes, or bells have been well-received. This selection focuses on 3/4 meter, use of LV and vibrato techniques, and contrasting polyphonic and chordal sections. The alternate worship title, "Cradle Lullaby", is suggested for use at Christmas time.
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Comp:
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Hollander, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Christmas Book, The - "The Christmas Book" may not be a very catchy name, but it sure is an appropriate one! Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram have arranged ten of the most popular Christmas songs in settings that are fresh, beautiful, and accessible.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R. and Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Jubilation - A rousing, 12-measure flourish introduces three carols. Fully scored to keep all ringers involved, "Christmas Jubilation" is a tidy 100 measures in length.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Christmas Season Trio - This folio contains three selections for 3,4, or 5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.
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Comp:
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English Melody Kingsfold
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Arr:
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Rogers, Sharon Elery
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Cold December Flies Away - Based on the traditional Carol, the arranger keeps rhythm and harmony simple and creates excitement with tempo and ringing techniques.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come Let Us Adore Him - This joyful Christmas arrangement, which incorporates ADESTE FIDELES and GLORIA, is full of articulations - mart lifts, mallets, echoes, thumb damps, and shakes - making it interesting both to play and hear.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Come Now Is the Time - The syncopations of this popular praise chorus are made accessible for level 3 ringing in this setting of Brian Doerksen's original tune by Dennis Robert.
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Comp:
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Doerksen
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Arr:
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Robert
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Come See This Child In Bethlehem - Making great use of the “singing bell” technique, this arrangement effectively combines “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “What Child is This " for a thought-provoking Advent/Christmas piece.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - It is rare to find a selection that is equally playable by 2, 3, 4, or 5 octaves of handbells! And, if you are thinking the music must be fraught with ( ), [ ], and < >, then think again! There are very few of these markings, making the music easy to read. The tune is WARRENTON from The Sacred Harp. It is set in a lively, joyful manner with all ringers involved. A great selection for a mass ringing involving choirs of various octaves.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Come to Christmas - "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" are both featured in this arrangement sub-titled "A Christmas Processional."
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Comp:
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Wade, John Francis
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Cowboy Christmas - Put on yer boots and saddle up for this fun trail ride through the traditional carols "Away in a Manger", "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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CWM Rhondda Festal - The tune CWM Rhondda Festal, commonly associated with the hymns "God of Grace and God of Glory" and "Come Ye Saints, Look Here and Wonder" is presented here in this 6 page piece chock full of excitement.
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Comp:
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Hughes, J.
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Arr:
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Page, A. L.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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David and Goliath - Handbells combine with pantomime to portray the biblical story of "David and Goliath". There are many possible uses: children's sermon, concert, Sunday School lesson, etc.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Day By Day - Optional handchimes (ranging from D4-G5)are featured on a mid-range melody in the second section of this lovely setting of the hymn tune BLOTT EN DAG.
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Comp:
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Ahnfelt, Oscar
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Deep River - A rich rendition of the classic spiritual, this arrangement by Hart Morris includes parts for optional oboe (flute, C-instrument) and/or optional cello.
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Comp:
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Spiritual
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Arr:
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Morris, Hart
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Doxology Fanfare - Bob Burroughs and Tammy Waldrop state, "Bells in worship add a special atmosphere all their own. We hope Doxology Fanfare will serve to enrich your worship celebration."
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Comp:
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Genevan Psalter
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Arr:
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Burroughs and Waldrop
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Do You Hear What I Hear - “Do You Hear What I Hear?” has truly become a classic of the Christmas season, and now arranger Bill Ingram offers a very satisfying setting for handbells.
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Comp:
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Regney, Noel & Shayne, Gloria
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Easter Book - A complete resource for Easter! Titles include, "He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word, The Hour Has Come, All Glory Laud and Honor, Were You There, Crown Him Triumphant (Crown Him with Many Crowns), Christ Arose, Thine is the Glory, and Hallelujah, What a Savior."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda & Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easter Greeting - The joyful greeting of the early Christians - "He is risen!" "He is risen, indeed!" - is presented via a ringing, speaking, and antiphonal processional that leads into an optional arrangement/hymn accompaniment to "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." Performance directions outlining a variety of ways to implement the piece for your situation is included.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hollander, L.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easy Book - Whether your choir is just starting out or is a veteran group looking for something to ring with little rehearsal time, this collection from Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram is for you!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill & Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Fantasy on Come Thou Almighty King - Festive! Requires sensitivity to tempo, dynamics and balance between melody and accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Giardini, F.
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Arr:
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Harlan, B.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Fount of Blessings - Christine Anderson and Anna Laura Page combine their considerable talents to bring us this beautiful offering of thanksgiving and praise.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Anderson, Christine & Page, Anna Laura
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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N/A
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Fum Fum Fum - Because this Spanish carol was written to approximate the sound of a strumming guitar, the arranger, Bill Ingram, has written a part for the instrument AND includes strum-like rhythms in the bell score.
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Comp:
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Spanish Carol
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Gathering at the River - "Shall We Gather at the River" and the spiritual "Deep River" are combined in this medley for 3 or 5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.
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Comp:
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Lowry, Robert
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Gioioso - Easy, cheerful and melodic. Multiple techniques add excitement to this Area V, 1992 AGEHR contest winner.
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Comp:
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Waugh, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Glorious Christmas Glorias - Ever since the angel's proclamation, 'Glory to God in the highest...' composers have been writing music to echo that glad announcement. This fantasy for 3 or 5 octaves, combines three of the best-loved "Glorias" of the Chrismtas season.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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God's Beautiful World - Two hymn tunes - "This Is My Father's World" (Terra Patris) and "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Dix)- are combined in this arrangement by Dan Edwards.
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Comp:
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Kocer, Conrad/Sheppard, Franklin L.
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan R.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Go Tell It On the Mountain - Malleted handbells on the table, sticks clicking, and a few marts set up the very bouncy rhythmic accompaniment to this popular Christmas spiritual.
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Comp:
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Spiritual
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Arr:
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Howland, Dave
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Great Day - Dennis Robert's arrangement of "Great Day!" is a bright, rhythmic setting of the great spiritual! Light syncopation and a few sixteenth notes add challenge, but there is not a bell change in sight.
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Comp:
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Traditional Spiritual
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Arr:
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Robert, Dennis
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah - Much like his popular “How Great Our Joy”, Bill Ingram's strong, sparkling arrangement of the hymn tune CWM RHONDDA is set for two handbell (or handchime) choirs, or for one choir and keyboard.
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Comp:
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Hughes, John
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Driving malleted rhythms and other creative strokes will make this arrangement from Linda Lamb the “feature” at many a Christmas concert!
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, Felix
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Heart of Love - This original work by Howard Starks incorporates the hymn "Love Divine All Loves Excelling" and is at times reflective and devotional.
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Comp:
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Starks, Howard F.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Creative use of rhythm and melody. The spiritual is set against various "cultural" rhythms and harmonies, swing, "Down Mexico Way," Russian, Chinese, Israeli & Latin America.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Highest Love - Commissioned for a wedding, this original composition can be interpreted as the depth of love demonstrated in a wedding ceremony or as the unfathomable love of God toward his human creation.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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His Name Is Wonderful - Bill Ingram has made a very reverent arrangement that effectively portrays the mood of the Audrey Mieir's classic gospel hymn.
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Comp:
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Mieier, Audrey
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Hosanna Chimes - Lynne Hollander writes this about her original work "Hosanna! Hosanna! Hear the chimes ring! Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna to our King!" This is the text that kept running around in my head as I composed this song for chime choir. The tempo is the only thing that causes it to be rated two-plus. Otherwise it fits nicely in the one-plus category. Encourage your chimers or ringers to listen for the trumpet, tambourine and drum sounds hidden in the music, and help them to find the melody in the middle section.
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Comp:
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Holländer, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Hosanna Loud Hosanna - The majestic and powerful "Ellacombe" tune is here arranged by one of America's leading handbell arrangers. Chordal structure, modulations, trills and shakes add to the excitement of this music.
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Comp:
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Gesangbuch
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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How Great Our Joy - "How Great Our Joy!", based on the traditional German carol JUNGST, offers multiple choices for performance. Performance options suggest using a piano, organ, or electronic keyboard for the second choir part; or it can be a two handbell choir piece.
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Comp:
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Traditional German Carol
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Have Decided to Follow Jesus - Optional percussion adds bounce to this lively setting of the Indian folk song.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day - You can almost hear the tower bells ringing in this timeless Christmas hymn--reminding us of “peace on Earth, good will to men.”
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Comp:
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Calkin, Jean Batiste
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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I'll Fly Away - "Some glad morning, when this life is o'er, I'll fly away". Albert Brumley's beloved gospel tune is here combined with "In the Sweet By and By" for a toe-tapping time for 3, 4 or 5 octaves. Lots of staccato technique (especially for the bass bells).
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In Remembrance - Perhaps no song over the past 35 years has been more useful in communion than Buryl Red's "In Remembrance", and Bill Ingram's arrangement captures the simplicity and beauty of this wonderful song.
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Comp:
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Red, Buryl and Courtney, Ragan
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Jingle Bell Jazz - The use of jazz and pop styles transforms this simple tune into an exciting performance to be enjoyed by ringer and listeners alike!
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Comp:
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Pierpont, J.
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Arr:
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Greer, B.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Jonah and the Whale - Narrator and 2 octaves of bells compliment the story of Jonah. There is a 32 measure "postlude" for the bells at the end of the narration.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joseph and the Coat - Speech with bells tells the familiar Old Testament story of Joseph. Interesting interaction between narrator and ringer-speakers.
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Comp:
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Vedder/Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joshua Jericho and the Walls - This Bible-story narrative is told by Joshua with a little help from his army (the handbell choir)! Narration alternates with musical comments on the dramatic action.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Joy Burst - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers for a young ringers festival and is fully scored to keep all ringers involved.
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Comp:
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Ingram, Bill
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Lamb of God,The - In 1985, the recording artist Twila Paris released "Lamb of God" on her "KINGDOM SEEKERS" album. Its depth of devotion and beauty has endeared itself as a means of worship ever since. This poignancy is captured in this lovely arrangement for 3, 4 or 5 octaves of bells. Please note that the vocal solo carries the melody, so a soloist is required.
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Comp:
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Paris, T.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Lead On O King Eternal - This majestic setting of the great hymn LANCASHIRE can be used throughout the church year, and is especially suitable for Easter.
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Comp:
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Smart, Henry T.
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Arr:
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Stewart, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Let Sweet Hosannas Ring - Dan Edwards has set two strong hymns - ELLACOMBE and ST. THEODULPH - in a great level one arrangement for 3 or 5 octaves.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Edwards, Dan
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Let Us Break Bread Together - Kevin Stewart's setting of this communion spiritual alternates between simple rhythm sections and more involved textured phrases.
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Comp:
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Spiritual
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Arr:
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Stewart, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Let Us Praise the Almighty - While visiting a church, the arranger of this inaugural selection in Ring Out! Press' new series: Bells Ring! - Voices Sing! heard the choir sing this upbeat, worship anthem. She explains, "I immediately thought this song would be fun and effective for bells and voices! The music and the text fit together and call even the "grumpiest" Christian to praise the Almighty." The bell part, at first glance seems thick against the 2-part voices. However, voices can drown out the short-sustained bell tone - balance is key.
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Comp:
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Miller, J.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Lions and Their Den-er Guests, The - The composer of this addition to the "Ring-a-Story" series writes: "I've often wondered what the lions were thinking when Daniel was "thrown in" for that all-night lock-in. Perhaps we can best imagine it through the eyes of Leola, the lioness - cook and "den" mother to a set of rascal lion cubs."
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Little Boy and the Lunch - The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 comes alive in this hilarious rendition from the best-selling Ring-A-Story series.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Living for Jesus - Three octaves of optional handchimes play "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in the middle section of this gospel hymn medley.
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Comp:
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Lowden, C Harold & Gordon, A. J.
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Lord Bless You And Keep You, The - Conclude your service with this benediction and your congregation will never forget it! The choir sings the traditional song with the 7 fold amen accompanied by a sensitive handbell arrangement.
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Comp:
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Lutkin
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Arr:
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Parrish, M. K.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Love Lifted Me - Howard Smith’s beloved gospel tune is set for handbells by Bill Ingram in two meters.
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Comp:
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Smith, Howard E.
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Marching Orders - Get ready to tap your foot to the beat of this triumphant medley featuring the hymns "Onward, Christian Soldiers," "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus," and "Lead On, O King Eternal." An optional Bb trumpet part further enhances the martial mood. Lots of staccato techniques emphasize the pulse while a fully-scored texture keeps all ringers involved.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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March of the Chimes - 2, 3 or 4 octaves of chimes or handbells sound equally strong on this bold march that combines fanfare, full chordal ringing and antiphonal textures in 68 measures. For worship consider the optional title: Glory March.
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Comp:
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Hollander, L.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Mary Joseph and the Baby - Find out what the animals were thinking that night in the stable when Jesus was born. A donkey and a sheep narrator tell their side of the story.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Mighty Fortress Still - The optional cello (included) adds mellow support to this combination of “O God Our Help in Ages Past” and “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.”
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Morning Prayer and Vespers - A reflective work with a strong melody. Quiet and gentle.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T./Burroughs, B.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Moses and the Perfect 10 - Volume #10 in the best-selling "Ring a-Story" series tells the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments through the eyes of Moses' staff, that is, his "walking" staff, Rod. Rod (or Rhoda), along with the bell choir, gives a humorous account of Moses' own struggle with keeping God's rules and encourages us that God will help us keep his commands.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Movin On Up - This collection of seven arrangements is for choirs ready to "move on up" from a Level 1 repertoire to Level 2.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Noah and the Ark - Since its first 2 octave release in 1991, this original work for bells and narrator has been a best seller; it has now been revised for 2-3 octaves with all of the fun of the first edition.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Oh How I Love Jesus - The arranger adds a bit of "Morning" from Peer Gynt to this lilting setting of the favorite hymn. A middle section slows a bit to include "Jesus Loves Me" using optional chimes.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Old Time Ringin' - An exciting, rhythmic arrangement of "Old Time Religion; Amazing Grace; & Amen". Guaranteed encores!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Medium
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One Night In Bethlehem - Three traditional carols are combined in this arrangement: "Still, Still, Still," "Away In a Manger" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
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Comp:
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Austrian Melody
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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One Small Child - This arrangement has a variety of options: a processional with two simple bell trees and chimes, a vocal line that may be sung by a soloist or a choir, the inclusion of a level I+ chime choir along with the 3-5 octaves of bells, and performance notes with suggestions on special costuming and other visual presentation.
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Comp:
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Meece, D.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Out West - From the cover: "This is intended to be a fun medley - a Texas two-step, a lope across the prairie and a ride on the Santa Fe Chief. Put on your boots and hat and have a good time!"
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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Paul and Silas - Subtitled "Prayer and Praise in Philippi." Bells interpret musically the portion of Acts 16 dealing with Paul & Silas in Philippi.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Peaceful Reverie - An accessible piece designed to invoke reverence, meditation or just peace of mind.
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Comp:
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Lange
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Pilgrims and Praise A la Carte - Christmas may be a comin', but Fall start-up and Thanksgiving get here sooner. This mini-collection provides easy selections for Thanksgiving or general use. It includes an easy processional that may lead into the hymn arrangements. The"A-la-Carte" series, with no page turns and few bell changes, is designed for performance in tight situations where table set-up is impossible or impractical.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Smith, J.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Power of God - An optional descant, most fitted for flute or clarinet, contributes color to this combination of the hymn tunes "Ellacomb" and "Darwall".
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Comp:
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Ellacomb and Darwall
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Arr:
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Starks, Howard F.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Praise and Promise - Two hymn arrangements make up this Level 2 folio and represent the titles: "When Morning Gilds the Skies" (praise) and "O Jesus, I Have Promised" (promise).
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Comp:
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Barnby, Joseph
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Precious Lord Take My Hand - From the talented pen of arranger Linda Lamb comes this beautiful arrangement of the “spiritual-like” hymn.
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Comp:
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Dorsey, Thomas A.
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Red White and Blue A la Carte - July 4th usually suffers the lack of handbell music due to its place on the church music activity schedule. Not now! This folio includes six, easy to work up, patriotic selections for church, concert or 4th of July parade.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Regent Square - This great hymn tune can be used for either Christmas (Angels from the Realms of Glory) or Easter (Easter People, Raise Your Voices) services and is a good choice for festival use as well.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Rejoice World - Two favorite Christmas hymns - “Joy to the World” and “Good Christians All Rejoice” - are combined in this sparkling arrangement set in a driving 6/8 meter.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Medium
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Resurrection and the Book, The - Take a "heavenly" look at the events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ through the eyes of two angels and a handbell or chime choir.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Ride the Chariot - Arranger Bill Ingram peps up this already peppy spiritual with optional percussion including a vibra slap. Although this arrangement is for 3 or 4 octaves a few, optional 5th octave bass notes are included. Fun!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Safe In the Arms of Jesus - This sensitive arrangement of a grand old hymn of assurance quotes from “Abide With Me” and “Be Still My Soul” as well.
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Comp:
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Crosby, F. & Doane, W.
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Arr:
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Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Samson and the Haircut - Shava Yerneck, “The Barber of Civil,” narrates this installment of Tammy Waldrop's popular “Ring-a-Story” series.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, Tammy
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Saviour Lead Us - "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" and "He Leadeth Me" are combined in this hymn medley, which includes an optional part for 2 octaves of handchimes.
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Comp:
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Bradbury
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Shades of Forest Green - This setting of the familiar English melody is contemplative and mystical and is especially effective during Advent and Christmas. Mallets and finger cymbals are widely used throughout.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Waugh, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Shepherd's Song - The Handel tune “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” is combined with the “Gloria” chorus from “Angels We Have Heard on High” in this joyful arrangement by Bill Ingram.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
|
Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Simple Celebration - A simple piece ideal for the young choir. The simple rhythms, whole, half and quarter notes, are made more interesting by the use of multiple ringing techniques.
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Comp:
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Johnson
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Simply Carols To Go - Carols which are versatile and interesting but easy to prepare and fun to perform. Carols: "Still, Still, Still: I Saw Three Ships; Pat-a-pan; & Jolly Old St. Nick."
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Simply Santa - The Simply Series from Ring Out! Press has been an accessible favorite with young ringers. Simply Santa is a medley of "Up on the Housetop" and "Jolly Old St. Nicholas".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hakes, D.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Simply Southern Harmony - 2 tunes, "Resignation" & "Wondrous Love" are simply and separately arranged for the beginning choir. Staccato notes in both provide an opportunity to choose between TD, Pl or Mallet techniques.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Braman, B.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Simply Spirituals - Ideal for the less experienced choir, 2 tunes, "Jacob's Ladder; & When the Saints Go Marching In", are arranged using plucking, tolling and Sk which add interest to rhythmically simple pieces.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Sleep of the Child Jesus - "Cradled among oxen mild, sleep, sleep, sleep thou little Child..." the lyrics of this French carol are included for reference.
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Comp:
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French
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Arr:
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Thompson, Martha Lynn
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Standing on the Promises - With driving rhythm throughout, this great “Americana” hymn sparkles. The dotted eighth-sixteenth note pattern so familiar in this melody is used throughout, and a section with optional handchimes adds nice contrast.
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Comp:
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Carter, R. Kelso
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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St. Thomas Festal - Arranger Lauran Delancy adds very appropriate new material to the ST THOMAS hymn tune, which is used in so many great hymns. Although not difficult, this arrangement is arresting in its vitality and beauty.
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Comp:
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Williams, Aaron
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Arr:
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Delancy, Lauran
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Sunday School Ring Along - Young (and old) ringers will have fun ringing and singing (optional) these favorite, traditional Sunday School songs: "the B-I-B-L-E , Down in My Heart and Hallelu, Halelujah".
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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2-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Sunrise Psalm - Although an original composition, "Sunrise Psalm" has the distinct flavor of a lovely Asian folk song. The texture is sparse with melody occuring most often in 4ths, 5ths and octaves.
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Comp:
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Petersen, M.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Sweet Spirit - Using “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” and “Spirit of the Living God”, this full-bodied arrangement also makes good use of optional handchimes-–both to emphasize melody and as accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Ingram, Bill
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Swing Low - Fun! Energetic! Bluesy! Swinging! All these adjectives describe this setting of the favorite African-American spiritual.
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Comp:
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Spiritual
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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There is a Balm in Gilead - A fine setting which rhythmically, harmonically & emotionally interprets the spiritual. Flute or C instrument is opt.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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There's a Little Wheel a Turning in My Heart - A good tune supported by easy rhythms (half & quarter notes) makes this ideal for beginning and less experienced choirs.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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England, I./Sherman, A.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 1
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Rating:
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Easy
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Thine Is The Glory - This piece is a plus for those 3 octave choirs which sometimes have to ring short-handed. Requiring 2 octaves of bells, this selection works well with 2 1/2 octaves!
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Comp:
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Handel, G. F.
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Time with Jesus - In northern Luxembourg, crowning a high hill, is Clervaux Monastery.The composer of this original work visited there and was so impressed with the peace she found returned home and wrote this reflective work. An optional reader's prologue begins the work and is based on Jesus words found in John 15: Abide with Me. The gregorian chant Adoro Te is included as well.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Easy
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Twinkle and the Bethlehem Star - The best-selling "Ring-a-Story" series continues with this delightful telling of the wise men's story from a star's point of view. Twinkle tells the story as one of the Bethlehem Star's escorts and the bell ringers echo Twinkle's words.
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Comp:
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Waldrop, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Valley of Peace - This original work begins with a handbell introduction in a peaceful 3/4 meter. A C instrument then enters and plays the soaring melody over a bell accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Starks, H.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Variations on Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man - Otherwise known as "Zaccheus was a wee little man," this fun setting of the tune is in traditional variation form, in not-so-traditional styles!
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Comp:
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Anonymous
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Victory in Jesus - The text, "Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!" is clearly expressed in this triumphant setting of Eugene Bartlett's hymn. March rhythms, supporting the dotted-rhythms of the melody, are both rung and played with mallets or plucked. After a key change a slower section builds in intensity and accelerates back to the original tempo.
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Comp:
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Bartlett, E.
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3-
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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West Indies Carol - Hart captures the spirit of this wonderful folk tune from the West Indies with a jubilant rhythm section of sandblocks, cowbells, bongos and claves or their equivalent. A must for your Christmas Concert!
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Morris, H.
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Octaves:
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4-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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West Indies Carol - The popular Hart Morris carol arrangement has been reworked by Christine Anderson as a solo/duet that retains all of the original's appeal.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Anderson, C./Morris,H.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Medium
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When in Our Music God Is Glorified - Three octaves of optional handchimes (ranging from C4-C6)figure highly in the middle section of this favorite hymn of many church musicians.
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Comp:
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Stanford, Charles V.
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Wise Man and the Foolish Man - "The wise man built his house upon the rock..." Optional narrator and rainstick add interest to this rendition of the old Sunday School song.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Lamb, Linda R.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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You Alone Are Holy - The traditional Spanish melody "Solo Tu Eres Santo" provides the option of incorporating 8 handchimes (upper 2 octave range), flute (or other C Instrument) and guitar.
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Comp:
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Traditional Spanish Melody
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Arr:
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Sylvester, Susan (Nelson)
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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